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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed his testimony at the Tel Aviv District Court on Tuesday, continuing his defense in the high-profile corruption trial, where he faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the Tel Aviv District Court on Tuesday to continue his testimony in an ongoing corruption trial. Netanyahu, who faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he is the victim of a politically motivated witch hunt.
This session marks another pivotal moment in the legal proceedings, as Netanyahu provides further details in his defense against the accusations. The trial, which has captured global attention, involves allegations related to favorable media coverage and regulatory benefits in exchange for gifts and other perks.
As the case unfolds, Netanyahu’s defense team has argued that there was no intention to grant favors or influence decisions, while prosecutors continue to push for accountability in what they describe as a clear abuse of power. The outcome of this case could have significant political implications, particularly as Netanyahu seeks re-election amid legal challenges.
The trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with both sides presenting further evidence and arguments. The eyes of the nation remain fixed on the courtroom as one of Israel's most significant political figures faces the judicial process.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
A resumption of Iraq’s Kurdish oil exports is not expected in the near term, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, despite an announcement by Iraq’s federal government a day earlier stating that shipments would resume immediately.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 56 kilometres east of Gorgan in northern Iran early Sunday morning, according to preliminary seismic data.
Kyiv has received $1.5 billion in commitments from European partners to purchase U.S.-made weapons, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. He hailed the NATO mechanism enabling the deal as one that “truly strengthens our defence.”
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (14 August) that he has ordered authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into an attack on a former minister's son that took place a day earlier.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
A major forest fire in northern Morocco is now largely under control, though efforts to fully extinguish it are still underway, the national water and forests agency (ANEF) said on Wednesday.
Supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) threw flares and firecrackers at anti-government protesters in Novi Sad on Wednesday evening, according to Reuters, prompting police to intervene to end the standoff, a major escalation of nine-month-long protests in Serbia.
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